A. I have not completed high school → Proof of completion of equivalent of U.S. 9th grade if this is your first semester
in your high school OR most recent year of high school transcript

B. I have completed high school → Proof of completion of high school OR most recent year of high school transcript

C. I am attending or attended college/university → Proof of completion of college/university OR most recent year of college/university transcript

D. I have completed U.S. college/university with F-1 status → Proof of completion of U.S. college/university OR most recent year of U.S. college/university transcript

E. I am attending or attended a U.S. college/university with F-1 status → One of the items from A – C above AND most recent year of U.S. school transcript

F. I am attending or attended a U.S. English Language school with F-1 status → One of the items from A – C above.

Note:

We accept photocopies. However, please be ready to provide originals if asked.

All records should be in English when possible. If your transcript is in another language,
please be ready to provide an English translation if asked.

If you have attended a college/university prior to Shoreline, you may be eligible
to transfer some or all of your credits for use towards a Shoreline degree. Requests
for evaluation of such credits may be made after you start your program at Shoreline.

4. Bank Statement or Letter from Government Sponsor

Schools are legally required to verify funding information before issuing an I-20.
Please submit a bank letter or balance statement issued within the last 6 months showing
that there is a minimum balance of $18,468 to fund your tuition and living expenses
for at least the first year.

Note: If you are a sponsored student (i.e., you will have a scholarship from your
country's government or a U.S. government agency), you can provide a support letter
from your sponsor that states amount of financial support and dates of award. The
financial documents must be in English and clearly state your name and details about
the sponsorship.

5. Transfer Status Verification Form (only for applicants already studying in the
United States)

Transfer Status Verification Form is on the last page of the application. Please have
it completed by an international student advisor at your current school in the United
States and returned to Shoreline.

6. $35 International Express Mail Fee (non-refundable)

Please include an additional $35 if you would like us to send your acceptance packet
by express mail. This method is very convenient because it is quick and trackable.
There are four ways to pay the express mail fee.

NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CAUSE DELAYS. If you have questions, we recommend you email us at international@shoreline.edu to get a quick response. Please maintain a valid email account during the entire
application process.

After Your Application is Received

After we receive all of the above items, we will review your application and notify you of our decision
by email. Application materials will not be returned.

Students who are accepted will be sent an I-20 form and an official acceptance packet.
This I-20 form is the immigration document that you will need to apply for a student
visa at your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The acceptance letter and other materials
will give you detailed instructions on what you need to do to complete your enrollment
at Shoreline Community College.

However, IF you have taken the TOEFL, IELTS, or Step Eiken test in the past two years and received
a high score, you may be eligible for academic placement. See details here.

*Part of the application fee will cover refreshment costs and retention activities
available during your enrollment at Shoreline.

**Copies of financial documents are acceptable. However, we reserve the option of
asking for originals or additional documents if necessary or contacting the financial
institution for verification. The accountholder on the bank statement MUST be the
person who will actually support the student financially. Applicants submitting fraudulent
documents will be disqualified from receiving an I-20 document or admission as an
F-1 student.